Multimedia News Producer

We are looking for a multimedia journalist to join the 24X7 digital operations of Reuters, which operates one of world's largest and most credible business and news websites and an online business in serving large and small Internet clients. The successful candidate must have clear-sighted news judgment to juggle, select and package from the hundreds of news stories hitting the wires every hour. The multimedia news producer will work closely with Reuters' main editorial services in deciding what the top stories will be on everything from politics and policy, business, markets, sport, entertainment and lifestyle. At Thomson Reuters, we deliver intelligent information quickly and efficiently, so professionals have knowledge to act. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare, and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization.

Location: Bangalore

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The multimedia news producer will be part of the tight-knit team manning the Global Online desk in Bangalore, sub-editing/localising and filing stories with relevant pictures for the Reuters Online Reports (OLR) and the revamped reuters.com website. The producer should have a keen eye for detail and keep our target sophisticated news consumer business audience in mind while ensuring the website is updated with the latest and best stories, photos, slideshows and videos curated from the Reuters wires, photo and video service.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication from a reputed university/institute.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

At least 3-4 years experience in a news agency, newspaper or TV newsroom
Impeccable writing
Strong news judgement
Knowledge of economy, policy, markets, technology, sports and entertainment
Multimedia experience

DESIRED SKILLS:

High level of creativity, providing excellent packaging ideas for the web and thinking beyond the obvious
Strong team player, good communication skills
Fast and accurate editing and packaging for the web
Good at using editorial technology
Solid understanding of legal risks and strong ethics